Golf

McLaughlin Wins Purchase Invitational by Six Strokes

Sep 22, 2009

McLaughlin Wins Purchase Invitational by Six
Strokes

Old Oaks Country Club - Par 70

Purchase, N.Y. - Senior Jim McLaughlin shot a
two-over par 72 this afternoon at Old Oaks Country Club, winning
the Purchase College Invitational by six strokes. McLaughlin hit
the first 17 greens in regulation, before a one putt bogie six on
the par 5 18th hole. He had four birdies on the fast greens of Old
Oaks Country Club.

The Rams were team champions with a score of 322. Farmingdale's
Chris Arnold was the tournament runner-up with a 78.

Farmingdale State will host the Skyline Conference teams this
Friday at Bethpage State Park - Red Course. The first tee-time is
at noon.